Byron Louis Cage is an American gospel recording artist.
Early years
Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he was a member of the Morehouse College Glee Club. He also joined New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta. He also served as music director for Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit, Michigan. Byron Cage is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Musical career
1995–1998: Purpose and Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Mass Choir
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings: Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured "Dwell Among Us", "The Blood" and "The Glory Song" & Transparent in Your Presence in 1996, featuring "Forever I'll Worship", "He's There", and "God's Word". On both albums, Cage served as co-producer. Cage has also made a guest appearance with the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Church Choir and Bishop Paul S. Morton. He appeared on the albums "New Thing: Experience the Fullness" in 1996 and "Bow Down & Worship Him" in 1998.
2003: Byron Cage (''Live at New Birth Cathedral'')
For his first recording with Gospocentric Records, and after having parted ways with Purpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LP Live at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying DVD. His most celebrated work to date, Live showcases the production abilities of his labelmate Kurt Carr, as well as the writing ability of famed gospel vocalist Donnie McClurkin, on a track entitled "It Is To You". The album's success garnered Cage five Stellar Award wins in 2004.
2005: ''An Invitation to Worship''
On Byron's second release from Gospocentric, An Invitation to Worship, he enlists the production of PAJAM, as evident on the track entitled "We Love You", which features J Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. On the CD/DVD set, Cage has found tremendous comfort in his role as a renowned worship leader on church favorites: "I Will Bless the Lord", "He Reigns", and "Lift Him Up". An Invitation to Worship helped Cage win a Soul Train Award for best Gospel album and also win a Stellar Award for Song of the Year and was nominated for three Stellar Awards and a Grammy in 2007.
Cage recorded a live CD/DVD entitled The Proclamation at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City on April 26, 2007. The project featured special guests Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, & Dave Hollister and was produced by his An Invitation to Worship collaborators, PAJAM. Cage won a Stellar Award for Contemporary Male Vocalist of the year. The album was released on September 18, 2007.
2009: ''Faithful to Believe''
On Friday, March 13, 2009, Byron recorded Faithful to Believe live in Detroit. The album features special guests Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, and Marvin Winans. Grammy Award winner and Israel Houghton's writing/producing partner Aaron Lindsey handled the production. Cage won Male Vocalist of the Year for this project. The album was released on October 27, 2009.
2012: ''Memoirs of a Worshipper''
On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Byron released his next album Memoirs of a Worshipper' 'recorded live at Christ Universal Temple in Chicago. The album featured special guest Fred Hammond, Clifton Ross, & Mumen "Mookie" Ngenge. Byron teamed up again on this project with Stellar Award-winning producer Aaron Lindsey. This album features the single Great and Mighty''
